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•Safety

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL

Occupation:

Transportation Planners

Location:

Arlington, TX

•76011

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted:

08/27/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Not Specified

Updated:

08/30/2026

Expires:

09/26/2026

Agency Job ID:

2173

Job #: 17061811

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Education

Bachelor's Degree Experience

60 Month(s) Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Shift

Day Shift Benefits Help for . Are you looking to join an award-winning organization with a culture built on innovation and public service? The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Dallas-Fort Worth region, which is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States. The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments is seeking a Principal Transportation Planner to assume a leadership role in its Transportation Safety Program. The individual in this position will manage the development and implementation of regional transportation safety coordination efforts and initiatives. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at https://www.nctcog.org/Careers. All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing relevant work experience as well as a current resume. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Supporting the collection, process, maintenance, and analysis of regional safety data, including crash and fatality, hazardous material spill, and efforts related to regional crash rate development activities

Managing the administration of the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Equipment and Training Program and CVE Working Group activities

Managing activities related to the Wrong Way Driving Mitigation Project and Intersection Safety Improvement Program

Managing activities related to the development, tracking, and reporting of regional and federal safety performance targets with regional partners and department staff

Managing the implementation of the new

NCTCOG CRASH

predictive crash analysis software tool

Managing the update of the NCTCOG Roadway Safety Plan and coordinating the development of NCTCOGs Roadway Safety Implementation Plan

Managing activities related to the regional systemic and systematic safety improvement funding program activities

Coordinating efforts related to the Regional Safety Advisory Committee

Planning, coordinating, and engaging in activities to promote transportation safety related initiatives

Developing and monitoring project schedules, work scopes and budgets and monitoring expenditures, and reports

Preparing and delivering oral presentations

Preparing and reviewing correspondence, documentation, articles, reports, and executive summaries

Supervising staff Required Skills Strong communication, both verbal and written skills

Good interpersonal, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills

Detail oriented, highly organized, with an ability to manage multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline-driven environment without diminishing the quality of work

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, working knowledge of Access preferred

Working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Experience working with safety related data, including crash data and/or crash reports

Ability to work independently and in a team environment Required Education and Experience Bachelors degree in analytical, quantitative methods

At least five years of work-related work experience (e.g., transportation safety planning) Starting Salary Range Minimum of $85,798.06

•$102,957.67 annually The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a voluntary association of, by and for local governments, and was established to assist local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound regional development. NCTCOG's purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and make joint decisions. Since 1974, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has served as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area and is responsible for developing transportation plans and programs that address the complex needs of the rapidly growing area. The planning area for transportation includes the 12 counties of Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Wise. The agency offers generous benefits, a friendly atmosphere with open communications for cooperative decision making, and challenging opportunities. The environment encourages both individual and team growth, responsibility and innovation. NCTCOG is recognized as a military-friendly employer and values the knowledge, experience, and skills acquired through a military service career.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other classifications covered under federal, state, or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Background Check & Drug Testing:

All selected candidates must undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Background checks include national criminal background check, employment history, motor vehicle record check, social security verification, education verification, and other elements as needed. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug free. In order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG, selected candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background check and drug screening.

E-Verify:

The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Statement Concerning Employment in a Job Not Covered by

Social Security:

NCTCOG participates in a defined contribution plan as an alternative to Social Security. NCTCOG offers mandatory and elective retirement plans that have been developed specifically for public-sector retirement plan participants. Be advised if you are hired by NCTCOG, your earnings from this job are not covered under Social Security (i.e., you will not pay Social Security taxes). This means that you will not earn credits for Social Security retirement or disability benefits in this job. If you retire or become disabled, and you are eligible for a Social Security benefit based on otherwork, your earnings from this job will not be used to compute your Social Security benefit. Your earnings from this job are subject to Medicare taxes and will count for purposes of the Medicare program. For more information on how you may qualify for Social Security benefits, visit www.ssa.gov. Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.